Types of lava Flashcards
1
Q
What is viscosity like for basaltic lava?
A
low
2
Q
What is viscosity like for andesitic/rhyolitic lava?
A
high
3
Q
Is basaltic, rhyolitic or andesitic lava hotter?
A
basaltic (up to 1,200 degrees)
4
Q
What are there silica contents like?
A
basaltic - low
andesitic/rhyolitic - high
5
Q
What does basaltic lava produce?
A
wide/extensive landforms with steady slopes
6
Q
What does andesitic/rhyolitic lava produce?
A
steep, sided cones
